Our wired-in tendencies are to start over-spending when the economy recovers. If you don't want to be part of the trend, check out my set of tips for how to stay frugal & focused during an economic upturn.
Category: Tips
5 Ways to Get Ready for Worse Times Ahead
We may be on the way of out of the recession, but it's always good to remember how we got here and how to prepare for the next time around.
Being Good With Money When You’re Bad With Math
Five strategies to try if you're bad with math, can't seem to manage your money, and are ready to throw in the towel.
Navigating The 4 Stages of New Car Ownership
Breaking down car ownership into four distinct stages, and tips for getting through each one while using your money wisely.
Money Saving Tips for Exercise
How to use your money effectively for exercise. Free is best, but if you do spend money, make sure you're doing it in a way that gives you the most value for the dollar.
Installing Financial Red-Light Cameras
Many municipalities are installing red-light cameras at important intersections - can we learn any lessons from this that work in our own financial life?
Fifteen 5-Minute Tasks to Improve Your Finances
Introducing fifteen high-value tasks to help improve your finances, including setting financial goals, and reviewing your insurance paperwork.
55 Ways to Simplify Your Finances
Read fifty-five juicy ways to make your financial life a little simpler. Because you have enough to worry about elsewhere to worry about money...
17 Tips for Recession Job Hunting
Here is a comprehensive list of tips for job hunting in a recession like this one. For example - developing an online identity and using your resources wisely.
Why Reading Personal Finance Blogs is Good For You
In defense of personal finance blogging... Why I belive the personal finance blog community has things to offer that you can't find anywhere else on the Web.
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